Two of the Midwest's biggest newspapers, struggling to stabilize their finances, are implementing further cutbacks including wage cuts and unpaid furloughs. The reductions at The Plain Dealer in Cleveland and the Star Tribune in Minneapolis are part of an industry-wide retrenchment. ...Read the whole story
Univision and Telemundo were concerned that the number of Hispanic homes unprepared for the June 12 digital transition could lead to a notable ratings decline. But that fear appears to have been unfounded. Instead, the normal ups and downs of prime-time ratings occurred at the top Spanish-language networks -- with no pattern of decreases. ...Read the whole story
ESPN's multiplatform coverage of next year's World Cup will include live games on a new medium. For the first time, the ESPN Radio Network will offer play-by-play coverage of some of the tournament's 64 games. ...Read the whole story
A new study by Experian Simmons shows that Americans would actually need 38 hours in a single day to complete all their daily tasks. The fall 2008 study says the biggest multitasking period comes when watching television. ...Read the whole story
With publishers squeezed by declining ad revenues and frozen credit markets, many small newspapers are on the auction block for record low prices. ...Read the whole story
"So You Think You Can Dance?" took the top spot for its finals edition, with a Nielsen 2.9 rating/9 share among 18-34 viewers. ...Read the whole story
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